Razaullah’s six-hitting debut caps Pakistan’s fightback against England
Debutant Razaullah scored 81 runs off 63 balls, including nine sixes, to help Pakistan mount a late fightback against England in the third Test at Edgbaston. Despite the strong performance, England remains in a dominant position, needing 130 runs to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant individual achievement in international cricket and shifts the momentum of the final Test match.
Pakistan all out with a second innings lead of 130 at the close on day three of the third Test at Edgbaston.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Pakistan's Razaullah laughs after surviving a LBW on day three of the third test match between England and Pakistan [Darren Staples/AFP] By AFP Published On 11 Sep 2026 11 Sep 2026 Debutant Razaullah launched a remarkable late salvo as Pakistan finally showed some fight on Friday to keep England waiting for a clean sweep in their three-Test series.
The fast bowler came to the crease with the tourists on the brink of defeat in the third Test at Edgbaston but clubbed nine sixes in an astonishing innings of 81 off 63 balls.
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